INC-2026-0087
CRITICALUnder InvestigationReported by Tom Garcia — Electrician
Incident Description
Backup generator auto-started during planned maintenance on main power distribution board. Isolation procedure did not include backup generator interlock. Maintenance crew narrowly avoided energised bus bar.
Immediate Actions Taken
- 1All work stopped
- 2Generator isolated
- 3Isolation procedures for power station completely reviewed
- 4Stand-down for all electrical work pending review
Likelihood x Consequence Matrix
| Insignificant | Minor | Moderate | Major | Catastrophic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almost Certain | |||||
| Likely | |||||
| Possible | |||||
| Unlikely | |||||
| Rare |
Likelihood
4 / 5 — Likely
Consequence
5 / 5 — Catastrophic
Risk Score
20/25
Failed / Breached Controls
Fall Protection System
Harness worn but not connected to anchor point
Scaffold Inspection
Green tag from previous day - no re-inspection
Controls That Held
Emergency Response
First aid and ambulance dispatched promptly
Area Barricading
Area secured immediately after incident
Priority Questions
- What were the direct and contributing causes of this incident?
- Were all relevant procedures followed by personnel involved?
- Was there adequate supervision at the time of the incident?
Follow-Up Questions
- Were there any similar incidents in the past that could have predicted this?
- Were all personnel adequately trained for the task being performed?
- Were environmental conditions a contributing factor?
Systemic Questions
- Does this incident indicate a gap in the current risk management framework?
- Are there systemic issues with procedure adherence in this area?
- Would additional engineering controls reduce the likelihood of recurrence?
Pre-start meeting completed
Incident occurred
Incident reported to supervisor
Area secured and barricaded
HSE team notified and on-scene
Initial investigation commenced
Report filed in SafetyScribe AI
Incident Details
03 December 2025 at 05:00 pm
Power Station
Hazard Report
Electrical (Isolation/LOTO)
Night Shift
Tom Garcia — Electrician
- Electrician — Tom Garcia
- Electrician — Robert Kim